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Hi, I’m

Yi Lin Lai

Musician
Kajang,10

Summary

Enthusiastic Music Teacher eager to impart love of music as well as history, vocal techniques and performance experience onto students. Experienced Vocal Coach successful helping performers of all skill levels advance abilities, gain confidence and take on new amateur and professional challenges. Exceptional skill developing performance groups and ensembles to showcase skill growth. Adept at interpreting songs and teaching singers how to embody music and provoke emotional responses in audience members.

Overview

18
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
3
Certificates
6
Languages

Work History

True Jesus Church, Tawau
Tawau - Sabah

Gosple Choir Conductor
09.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Conducted rehearsals to keep performers prepared for performances.
  • Coordinated, planned and led practices for musical components of church services.
  • Worked with both adults and children and shaped approaches to align with student experience level and musical knowledge.
  • Educated students on proper vocal techniques and vocal warm-ups.
  • Maintained calendars of events and assisted in event planning.
  • Positioned members within groups to obtain balance among instrumental or vocal sections.
  • Attended regular practices and private lessons to hone skills.
  • Encouraged choir members to develop their individual musicianship by offering opportunities for solo and small ensemble performances
  • Enhanced the choir''s repertoire by researching and selecting diverse musical pieces for performances
  • Streamlined communication within the choir using digital tools, enabling efficient scheduling of rehearsals and events
  • Mentored young singers in developing vocal technique, resulting in improved individual performance and overall ensemble sound
  • Increased choir performance quality by conducting thorough rehearsals and providing constructive feedback

Nu Skin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd

Affiliate Marketer
01.2014 - Current

Job overview

  • Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development.
  • Maximized advertising efforts by developing content for media relations, corporate communications, and social media posts.
  • Assisted customers with product selection based on individual needs and preferences.
  • Worked with more than 50 person team to achieve sales goals for products.
  • Communicated product value, quality, and style to educate and entice potential customers.
  • Strengthened relationships with existing affiliates by providing support resources and regular communication updates on program changes or promotions
  • Created engaging multimedia content that showcased product features and benefits, resulting in increased interest from potential customers

Freelance

Vocal Music Teacher
07.2012 - Current

Job overview

  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Mentored struggling students with individualized approach to enhance learning.
  • Communicated with parents to maintain regular communication about student progress and any concerns.

True Jesus Church
Kajang - Selangor

Gospel Choir Director
03.2009 - 02.2022

Job overview

Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
Mantin - Negeri Semibilan

Vocal Teacher
06.2012 - 07.2014

Job overview

  • Familiarized students with basic concepts of music such as notes, tempo, symphony, beats, compositions, and chords.
  • Taught fundamentals such as projection, breathing and vocal techniques.
  • Helped students prepare for auditions and special events.
  • Supported singers participating in recording sessions and live performances.
  • Taught performers of varying skill levels ways to improve overall range.
  • Taught curriculum enhanced lesson plans to educate students about fundamentals and history of music.

2M Precision Sdn Bhd
Kajang - Selangor

Account Clerk
06.2011 - 09.2011

Job overview

  • Provided clerical support to department, such as filing, copying and restocking supplies.
  • Created and distributed invoices and processed incoming payments to keep records accurate and current.
  • Completed bi-weekly payroll for company employees.
  • Applied mathematical abilities to calculate and check figures in accounting systems.

Bintang Wawasan Day Care And Tuition Center
Kajang - Selangor

Teacher
05.2010 - 07.2010

Job overview

  • Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Graded and evaluated student assignments, papers, and course work.
  • Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
  • Planned and implemented integrated lessons to meet national standards.

2M Precision Sdn Bhd
Kajang - Selangor

Account Clerk
12.2008 - 06.2009

Job overview

Mdm. Low Chin Chin (Remisier) JF Apex Securities Bhd
Kajang - Selangor

Assistant of Remisier
12.2006 - 05.2007

Job overview

  • Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
  • Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
  • Assisted manager in all aspects of business operations.
  • Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.

Cremo Ice- Cream
Kajang - Selangor

Part Time Promoter
10.2005 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Provided product samples, coupons and informational brochures to persuade people to buy products

Education

Universiti Putra Malaysia
Selangor, Malaysia

Bachelor of Arts from Bachelor of Music (Performance)
07.2009 - 07.2013

University Overview

a) Major: Vocal

- Learnt under：Mdm. Ang Mei Foong, soprano & The late Mr. Ian Tan Shu Peng, Tenor

- Repertoire: Western classical works, Chinese folk songs

b) Minor: Flute

- Learnt under: Dr. Jennifer Teng (Taiwan) & Ms. Clair Choo

c) Focus: Classical Vocal Performance

Major coursework taken: Solo Instrumental (Vocal), Choir, Orchestra, Performance Practice, Solo Teaching, Conducting Technique, Music Awareness/ History, Tonal Harmony, 20th Century and Contemporary Art Music, Orchestration, Music Management, Basic Composition, Psychology and Sociology of Music, Music Cultures of the World, Writing Technique in Music, Basic Music Technology

SMK (C) Yu Hua
Kajang, Selangor

High School Diploma
01.2002 - 12.2008

University Overview

a) Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), 2008

b) Subjects taken: Pengajian Am, Economy, Mathematic S, Chinese Literature

Skills

    Large choir conduction

Dependable and Responsible

Interpersonal Communication

Assemble leadership

Individual and group instruction

Classroom management

Musical notation reading

Live performances

Private Lessons

Voice instruction

Musical coaching

Team Building

Accomplishments

Accomplishments

    1. Audio-CD and Instruction Booklet. Jähnichen, Gisa and Ahmad Faudzi Musib. “Gamelan Serdang: Collection Re-creation”. Serdang, Universiti Putra Malaysia Press/Ratingen: AAA Media Solutions. 2011. ISBN 978-967-344-234-8. 10 tracks (42:45) Guests player: Ahmad Faudzi Musib, Mahdi Aghily and Yeoh Pei Sze Gamelan player: Saron, Gempul, Kompang

    2. «镜» Chinese Lituarature Book published by SMJK Yu Hua & Penerbitan Seni Hijau, June 2008. Editor of the book.

    3. Dean’s List. Bachelor of Music, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Semester 1- 2010/2011)

    4. Dean’s List. Bachelor of Music, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Semester 2 – 2010/2011)

    5. Dean’s List. Bachelor of Music, Universiti Putra Malaysia (Semester 1 – 2011/2012)

Affiliations

Affiliations

1. “Jangan Lupa Lyric” Astro Singing Competition’s Advertisement 2010 - as a flutist in the advertisement

2. Church pianist of True Jesus Church (Kajang) since 2002 until now.

3. Volunteer worker of Medical Missionary Tour in Peninsular Malaysia in 2009 organized by General Assembly of True Jesus Church Malaysia.

4. National Intermediate Youth Camp 2011, organized by Religious Education Unit of TJC General Assembly, Malaysia. 12th – 17th of June 2011 at Olive Garden, Pork Dickson. Camp counselor & choir tutor.

5. National Youth Fellowship 2012, organized by TJC Malaysia at Olive Garden, Pork Dickson. Event committee.

6. International Youth Fellowship 2015, organized by Youth Unit of TJC International Assembly 3rd-8th June 2015. Event Chair person

7. International Youth Missionary Tour 2015, organized by Youth Unit of TJC International Assembly. 9th-13th June 2015. Event Chair person

Certification

2. Singing Practical Grade 8, Trinity Guildhall

Software

Microsoft office (word, excel, power point, publisher)

Sibelius 60

Keynote

Zoom

Canva

Interests

Volunteering

Photography

Timeline

Gosple Choir Conductor
True Jesus Church, Tawau
09.2022 - Current
Affiliate Marketer
Nu Skin (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
01.2014 - Current
Vocal Music Teacher
Freelance
07.2012 - Current
Vocal Teacher
Kolej Tuanku Ja'afar
06.2012 - 07.2014

2. Singing Practical Grade 8, Trinity Guildhall

05-2012

4. Grade 3 Flute

08-2011
Account Clerk
2M Precision Sdn Bhd
06.2011 - 09.2011
Teacher
Bintang Wawasan Day Care And Tuition Center
05.2010 - 07.2010
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Bachelor of Arts from Bachelor of Music (Performance)
07.2009 - 07.2013
Gospel Choir Director
True Jesus Church
03.2009 - 02.2022
Account Clerk
2M Precision Sdn Bhd
12.2008 - 06.2009
Assistant of Remisier
Mdm. Low Chin Chin (Remisier) JF Apex Securities Bhd
12.2006 - 05.2007

3. Piano Practical and Theory Grade 6, The Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music

07-2006
Part Time Promoter
Cremo Ice- Cream
10.2005 - 01.2006
SMK (C) Yu Hua
High School Diploma
01.2002 - 12.2008

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